Winter Hill Cottage Winter Hill Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9TW

Awaiting decision 26/01174/TCA
Date received
18 May 2026
Date validated
18 May 2026
Postcode
SL6 9TW

Description

(T1) Cotoneaster- Reduce height by 1.5- 2m to leave an approximate final height of 4-5 meters. Reduce side by approximately 1m, leaving a final spread of approximately 4-5m. (T2) Cercis Eastern Redbud- Crown reduce by approximately 4-5m to previous pruning points (pollard points), leaving a final height of 3m. Remove damaged limbs and deadwood. (T3) Bay Tree- Crown thin 20%. Reduce top by 2-3m to give clearance to telephone line, remove crossing, weak or dead branches. Removal of approximately 6/7 of the oldest/largest stems to ground level. Final height of bay approximately 6m with a final spread of 5m. (T4) Lilac- Reduce to leave a final height of approximately 1.5-2m. (T5) Cornus Dogwood- Reduce by approximately 4m, to suitable growth points, leaving a final height of approximately 4m. (T6) Cherry - Fell to ground level, remove stump. (T7) Hazel - Crown thin 30%. Remove secondary/rubbing branches and push back the front side by 1-2m. Removal of 6/7 of the older stems to ground level. Reduce top by 1m to match height of T8. Final height approximately 8-9m with spread 6-7m. (T8) Norway Maple - Reduce height by 1m and 0.5-1m off the sides, leaving a final height of approximately 9m and spread of 5-6m.

Windsor and Maidenhead
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#163 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Windsor and Maidenhead ranks #109 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Windsor and Maidenhead is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 70% approved vs 90% nationally
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Windsor and Maidenhead decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
69%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #289 of 292
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #292 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #109 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #55 of 292
40%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
61%
Change of use approved
18 decided
1,576
Total decisions
490 refused in 2025